Overview
- On3 reporter Hayes Fawcett reported the commitment on Jan. 12 after Watkins entered the portal following Ole Miss’ CFP semifinal loss.
- Watkins posted 26 receptions for 373 yards and one touchdown as a true freshman in 2025.
- He will follow Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge after Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU in November.
- LSU has recently added multiple transfer wideouts, including Eugene Wilson III, Jayce Brown, Tre Brown, and Malik Elzy.
- The Venice, Florida product was a four-star recruit, ranked No. 267 overall and No. 32 WR by 247Sports’ composite, with three years of eligibility remaining.